What is another word for western diamondback rattlesnake?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛstən dˈa͡ɪ͡əməndbˌak ɹˈatə͡lsnˌe͡ɪk] (IPA) 
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, commonly known as the diamondback, is a venomous pit viper snake found in parts of North and South America. Several synonymous terms are often used to refer to this species, including the Pacific rattlesnake and coon tail. Its scientific name, Crotalus atrox, also refers to the ferocity of its venomous bite. Another common alternative name for the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is the Texas Diamondback, which emphasizes the snake's prevalence in that state and its iconic status as a symbol of the Wild West. Finally, some people refer to this snake simply as the diamondback, in recognition of its distinctive diamond patterning on its back.
